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Best Things to Do for Couples in St. Lucie County
Discover the best things to do for couples in St. Lucie County, from beach sunrises and botanical gardens to riverfront strolls, kayaking, art, and live shows.
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A Perfect Day in St. Lucie County
Some Florida destinations ask you to choose between beach time, local character, and outdoor adventure. St. Lucie County does not. In one easygoing day, you can catch sunrise on the Atlantic, wander a waterfront downtown, and still make time for trails, gardens, or an aquarium stop before dinner. That range is a big part of the appeal: Visit St. Lucie promotes 21 miles of uncrowded beaches, and the county manages more than 75 parks, preserves, and attractions across the area.
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Local’s Guide to St. Lucie County
Discover the best of St. Lucie County with a local-first guide to Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Hutchinson Island, beaches, parks, markets, museums, and more.
Dining
Best Brunch in St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County has a better brunch scene than many first-time visitors expect. Port St. Lucie brings the biggest lineup of everyday breakfast-and-brunch cafés, Fort Pierce adds longtime local favorites and downtown charm, and Hutchinson Island delivers the kind of waterfront brunch that turns into a half-day plan. Local tourism guides also spotlight breakfast and brunch as a real strength across Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce.
Hotels
Best Family-Friendly Hotels in St. Lucie County
Discover the best family-friendly hotels in St. Lucie County, from beachfront stays on Hutchinson Island to suite hotels in Port St. Lucie with pools, breakfast, and kitchens.
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Best Luxury Stays in St. Lucie County
Discover the best luxury stays in St. Lucie County, from all-inclusive Port St. Lucie resorts to beachfront Hutchinson Island villas and boutique waterfront hotels.
Outdoors
Best Places to See Wildlife in St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County is one of Florida’s most rewarding wildlife destinations because it packs an unusual variety of habitats into one area: Atlantic beaches, the Indian River Lagoon, freshwater marsh, scrub, pine flatwoods, and river floodplain forest. Local tourism officials highlight more than 20,000 acres of nature preserves in the area, while St. Lucie County says its Environmental Resources Department manages roughly 12,000 acres of preserves and natural areas. Add in the Indian River Lagoon—recognized as one of North America’s most biologically diverse estuaries—and the result is a county with real range for birders, paddlers, photographers, and families who just want to see wild Florida up close.
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Best Things to Do for Couples in St. Lucie County
Discover the best things to do for couples in St. Lucie County, from beach sunrises and botanical gardens to riverfront strolls, kayaking, art, and live shows.
Things to Do
A Perfect Day in St. Lucie County
Some Florida destinations ask you to choose between beach time, local character, and outdoor adventure. St. Lucie County does not. In one easygoing day, you can catch sunrise on the Atlantic, wander a waterfront downtown, and still make time for trails, gardens, or an aquarium stop before dinner. That range is a big part of the appeal: Visit St. Lucie promotes 21 miles of uncrowded beaches, and the county manages more than 75 parks, preserves, and attractions across the area.
Things to Do
Local’s Guide to St. Lucie County
Discover the best of St. Lucie County with a local-first guide to Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Hutchinson Island, beaches, parks, markets, museums, and more.
Dining
Best Brunch in St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County has a better brunch scene than many first-time visitors expect. Port St. Lucie brings the biggest lineup of everyday breakfast-and-brunch cafés, Fort Pierce adds longtime local favorites and downtown charm, and Hutchinson Island delivers the kind of waterfront brunch that turns into a half-day plan. Local tourism guides also spotlight breakfast and brunch as a real strength across Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce.
Hotels
Best Family-Friendly Hotels in St. Lucie County
Discover the best family-friendly hotels in St. Lucie County, from beachfront stays on Hutchinson Island to suite hotels in Port St. Lucie with pools, breakfast, and kitchens.
Hotels
Best Luxury Stays in St. Lucie County
Discover the best luxury stays in St. Lucie County, from all-inclusive Port St. Lucie resorts to beachfront Hutchinson Island villas and boutique waterfront hotels.
Outdoors
Best Places to See Wildlife in St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County is one of Florida’s most rewarding wildlife destinations because it packs an unusual variety of habitats into one area: Atlantic beaches, the Indian River Lagoon, freshwater marsh, scrub, pine flatwoods, and river floodplain forest. Local tourism officials highlight more than 20,000 acres of nature preserves in the area, while St. Lucie County says its Environmental Resources Department manages roughly 12,000 acres of preserves and natural areas. Add in the Indian River Lagoon—recognized as one of North America’s most biologically diverse estuaries—and the result is a county with real range for birders, paddlers, photographers, and families who just want to see wild Florida up close.